Crab & Waltzer

Crab & Waltzer is a cheerful seaside café and bistro in Whitley Bay with a playful, beach-side personality and a genuinely enthusiastic welcome for dogs inside. Water bowls and free treats are always on offer, dogs can order their own sausage, freshly cut up for them, and cuddles from the team are very much part of the deal.

The menu focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, covering everything from breakfasts to simple lunches and drinks. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9.30am until 5pm, it’s an easy place to settle in after a seafront wander, with colourful décor, a relaxed coastal feel and no need for anyone to do the pavement-waiting shuffle.

Whether you’re stopping for a proper breakfast, a light lunch or just a drink, Crab & Waltzer gets the dog-friendly details right. Dogs aren’t simply tolerated here; they’re welcomed with treats, sausages and plenty of fuss while their humans get on with the serious business of choosing lunch.